2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (76+ words) The last of the three Newton County Schools graduations took place on May 22, with hundreds of Newton Ram seniors completing the transition from "student" to "graduate." The 90-degree heat wasn't enough to stop a wave of enthusiasm from students, staff,…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (446+ words) NEWTON COUNTY " A former Newton County Sheriff's Office deputy has been sentenced to seven years in prison after prosecutors say he sexually exploited a woman while on duty. George Rahming was convicted by a Newton County jury on Thursday on…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (81+ words) Like many people I have a sour view of politics, the country seems to be heading places I never expected it to go. In my four score years and one I have never been so ashamed of our politician's behavior....

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (369+ words) In today's world, it's easy to forget how little we once knew about major league baseball. When I saw my first game, it was on a TV cart in a 4th grade classroom. Our teacher was a baseball fan, and she…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (1276+ words) HAMPTON, Ga. " The NASCAR Cup Series, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and Craftsman Truck Series return to Echo Park Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway) this weekend for the 66th consecutive year. The race marks the second stop of the 2026 NASCAR national calendar…...

3+ day, 38+ min ago  (65+ words) The Covington News The Covington News recently hosted the candidates for district attorney on the Newton County ballot in the Nov. 3 General Election." The winner will serve as DA in the Alcovy Judicial Circuit, which includes Newton and Walton counties....

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (63+ words) Georgia's contested 10th Congressional District showed a clear Republican nominee early, but the Democrat primary winner was more neck-and-neck into Tuesday evening. Houston Gaines secured his place on the Republican ticket solidly, receiving 66. 91% of the votes, totaling 59, 841 votes. Gaines outpaced challengers…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (453+ words) NEWTON COUNTY " Eleven votes was the gap by which a new District 2 commissioner was named on Tuesday night. Challenger Tamara Strong defeated incumbent Demond Mason in what is sure to be one of the closest political races in Newton County…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (51+ words) Despite a crowded primary, Dr. Jasmine Clark comfortably secured the Democratic nomination in the race for Georgia's 13th Congressional District. Clark outlasted five other challengers to advance to November's general election. She earned 61, 314 votes (56. 13%), nearly 40, 000 votes over the next-highest challenger Heavenly…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (658+ words) The Newton Rams football team got back into action in a big way on Saturday as the team traveled to Dacula to defeat the state champion Hebron Christian Lions 35-13. Despite the absence of numerous key skill players, the Rams did…...